KR20190052191A - Air Cleaner Having Electrolysis Reactor - Google Patents

Abstract

An air purifier having an electrical reforming device is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the air purifier sucks air and removes foreign matters in the air, and thereafter discharges the filtered air, wherein the air purifier comprises: an air moving device provided inside the air purifier, sucking air from the outside, and thereafter discharging the air in a lateral direction; an electrolytic solution storage container provided in the air purifier and having a storage space for storing a conductive liquid material therein; a humidification device provided inside the air purifier, receiving the liquid material from the electrolytic solution storage container or a reforming device, and performing humidification of the air being discharged using ultrasonic vibrations; and, a reforming device provided in the air purifier, receiving the liquid material from the electrolytic solution storage container, changing chemical properties of the liquid material by applying current to the liquid material and thereafter providing the reformed liquid material to the humidification device. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an air purifier capable of simultaneously performing an air filtration function, a humidification function, and an air sterilization and disinfection function by providing the air moving device of a predetermined structure, the electrolytic solution storage container, the humidification device, and the reforming device.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to an air cleaner,

The present invention relates to an air purifier, and more particularly, to an air purifier including an electrical reformer.

Humidifiers that supply moisture to maintain the health of the human body are widely used when the room temperature needs to be adjusted, such as during the season of change, air conditioning, or the like.

In recent years, bacteria and pathogens have been inhabited in the humidifier water, and bacteria or pathogens have been transferred to moisture or water vapor supplied from the humidifier. As a result, studies on the disinfection performance of the humidifier have become very important.

Generally, ultrasonic humidifiers, which are low in power consumption and quiet and have a large amount of spray, have been widely used. However, there has been a problem that the bacteria can propagate in the water in the humidifier and spray the same.

As a result, the heating humidifier, which has recently been used frequently, boils water in the humidifier and boils water to boil it. Since it keeps the room temperature with hygienic and warm steam, it reduces the burden on the respiratory system. However, it has a relatively low spraying amount, high power consumption, and an operational problem in which a specific noise is generated. In addition, it has a problem of safety accident due to high temperature heat in the process of boiling water.

On the other hand, a complex type humidifier in which a heating method and an ultrasonic method are combined has been used as a complex type of these, which can enjoy the advantages of each method, but has a problem that a high manufacturing cost is required.

Further, the conventional humidifier according to the related art has a problem that it includes a method of boiling water to be humidified and can not sterilize airborne germs or disinfect air.

To solve this problem, the sterilizing humidifier shown in Fig. 1 has been developed.

The sterilizing humidifier 100 according to the related art is a humidifier for humidifying and spraying water stored in the water storage tank 120. The humidifier 100 is installed so as to be submerged in water in the water storage tank 120 to evaporate or scatter water to generate moisture, A pair of electrodes 150 arranged to face each other and immersed in water in the water storage tank 120 to generate an oxidant by electrolyzing water when a direct current is applied, And an electric conductivity measuring unit 180 for measuring the electric conductivity of the electrolytic solution. When the measured value is lower than a first predetermined value, the electrolytic conductivity measuring unit 180 stores the salt solution or the salt powder, And a salt supply unit 160 for supplying the water into the water in the tank 120.

The sterilizing humidifier according to the prior art can eradicate bacteria and the like in the water storage tank to implement hygienic humidifying action, but this also has a problem that bacteria floating in the air can not be sterilized or air can be disinfected.

Accordingly, there is a need for a technique for an air cleaner capable of solving the above-mentioned problems in the related art.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2013-0114311 (published October 18, 2013)

It is an object of the present invention to provide an air purifier capable of performing an air filtration function, a humidification function, and an air disinfection function.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an air purifier for an air purifier, comprising: an air purifier for sucking air to remove foreign matter in the air and discharging filtered air, An air flow device for sucking and discharging the air to one side; An electrolytic solution storage container mounted in the air cleaner and having a storage space for storing a liquid material that can be energized therein; A humidifier installed in the air cleaner and adapted to humidify the air discharged using the ultrasonic vibration by receiving the liquid material from the electrolyte storage container or the reformer; And an reforming device mounted in the air cleaner and provided with a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container to change a chemical property of the liquid material by applying an electric current to the liquid material and then providing the reformed liquid material to the humidifier Lt; / RTI >

In an embodiment of the present invention, the air flow device includes a blow fan having a structure for sucking air from one side of the air purifier; And a filter mounted on one side or both sides of the blow fan to filter the air introduced into the blow fan.

In this case, a filter may be further installed on one side of the air cleaner at a position corresponding to the filter mounted on the blow fan.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the liquid material stored in the electrolyte storage container may be tap water or saline.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a level measuring member capable of measuring the amount of the liquid material stored in the storage space of the electrolyte storage container may be mounted on one side of the electrolyte storage container.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the humidification device includes a main body for receiving a liquid material from an electrolyte storage or reforming device and storing the liquid material in an internal storage space; An ultrasonic vibrator mounted on a lower surface of the main body and generating droplets in an aerosol state by applying ultrasonic vibration to the liquid material stored in the main body; And a spray fan mounted on the upper portion of the main body and discharging water droplets in an aerosol state to the outside through a spray nozzle.

The humidifying device may further include a water level sensor mounted inside the body and detecting a level of the liquid material stored in the internal space of the body.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the reforming device may include: a housing having a liquid material inlet and a liquid material discharge port formed on both sides thereof, and a storage space for storing the electrode module therein; And a structure in which two or more electrode assemblies are stacked and mounted in the housing, wherein the liquid material supplied through the liquid material inlet can flow to the liquid material discharge port through the surface of the electrode assembly, And an electrode module formed with the electrode assembly.

In this case, the electrode module is disposed at the outermost portion opposed to the liquid material inlet, in which the electrode plate is mounted on the surface opposite to the liquid material supplied from the liquid material inlet, and the first electrode An electrode assembly; The electrode assembly being laminated adjacent to the first electrode assembly and having an electrode plate mounted on a surface facing the first electrode assembly and having a flow passage formed in the other side surface in the center direction, A two electrode assembly; A third electrode assembly stacked adjacent to the second electrode assembly, the third electrode assembly having an electrode plate mounted on a surface facing the second electrode assembly, a radial flow path formed from the center, and an electrode plate mounted on the other surface; And a fourth electrode assembly stacked adjacent to the third electrode assembly and having a radial flow path formed on a surface facing the third electrode assembly and having an electrode plate mounted on the other side thereof.

In this case, in the electrode plate mounted on the first electrode assembly, the second electrode assembly, the third electrode assembly, and the fourth electrode assembly, the electrode plates disposed adjacent to each other may have different polarities.

The outer circumferential surface of the second electrode assembly and the fourth electrode assembly is formed to have an outer diameter corresponding to the housing space of the housing and the outer circumferential surface of the first electrode assembly and the third electrode assembly is connected to the second electrode assembly or fourth The outer diameter of the electrode assembly may be smaller than the outer diameter of the electrode assembly by a predetermined length.

In addition, at the stepped portions formed by stacking the electrode assemblies having different outer diameters, an inlet and outlet channel through which the liquid material can be injected or discharged may be formed between the electrode assemblies.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air cleaner may further include a plasma generator installed at a position where the filtered air is discharged and generating plasma in the discharged air to perform air filtration again. have.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the air cleaner includes a controller mounted on one side of the air cleaner and controlling operation of the air flow device, the humidifying device, and the reforming device based on input values input from an operator Or more.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the air cleaner includes: a temperature detection sensor mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting a temperature of air; A humidity sensor mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting humidity of air; An odor detection sensor mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting the odor of air; A concentration detecting sensor mounted on one side of the air cleaner for detecting a concentration of dust particles contained in the air; And a hypochlorous acid concentration detecting sensor mounted adjacent to the humidifying device and detecting a hypochlorous acid concentration of the liquid material supplied to the humidifier, wherein the controller detects, based on the data obtained through the detection sensor The operation of the air flow device, the humidifying device and the reforming device can be controlled.

As described above, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by including the air flow device, the electrolytic solution storage container, the humidifying device and the reforming device having a specific structure, the air filtering function, the humidification function, It is possible to provide an air cleaner that can be used.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, a filter for initially filtering the air sucked into the one side of the air cleaner is mounted, and a filter is further installed in the air flow device to effectively filter the air flowing into the air cleaner .

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, the amount of the liquid material stored in the electrolyte storage container can be easily confirmed by mounting the level measuring member on one side of the electrolyte storage container, so that maintenance of the air cleaner can be performed more effectively have.

Further, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing the humidifying device including the body portion of a specific structure, the ultrasonic vibrator, the spray fan, and the water level detecting sensor, the liquid substance is supplied from the electrolyte storage container or the reforming device, It is possible to stably spray the droplets through the injection nozzle.

Further, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing the reforming device including the housing and the electrode module having the specific structure, the hypochlorous acid gas can be effectively generated by supplying current to the energizable liquid material, It is possible to provide an air purifier capable of effectively inducing nitrification and appropriately performing sterilizing disinfection of contaminated air at a desired time.

According to the air purifier of the present invention, there is provided a temperature detecting sensor, a humidity detecting sensor, an odor concentration detecting sensor, a concentration detecting sensor and a hypochlorous acid concentration detecting sensor that perform a specific role, It is possible to provide an air cleaner capable of performing an air filtration function, a humidifying function, and an air disinfection / disinfection function according to the state of the indoor air by controlling the operation of the air flow device, the humidification device and the reforming device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a conventional air conditioner sterilization apparatus; FIG.
2 is a perspective view illustrating an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process of generating hypochlorous acid using the reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the construction and operation of an air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a graph illustrating a control operation of the controller according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a table showing the food poisoning index according to temperature and humidity.
7 is a perspective view showing a state in which an air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention is disassembled.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the air cleaner shown in FIG. 7 viewed from yet another direction; FIG.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the air cleaner shown in FIG. 8 is further subdivided.
10 is a perspective view showing only the humidifier in the air purifier shown in FIG.
11 is a perspective view showing a state in which the humidifying device shown in Fig. 10 is cut along the plane A-A '.
12 is a perspective view excerpted from only the pressurizing pump, the solenoid pump, and the reforming apparatus shown in FIG.
13 is a perspective view showing the reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the reforming apparatus shown in Fig. 13 is disassembled.
15 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first electrode assembly and the second electrode assembly shown in FIG. 14 are exploded.
FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a state in which the third electrode assembly and the fourth electrode assembly shown in FIG. 14 are exploded; FIG.
17 is a plan view showing the radial flow path formed in the third electrode assembly shown in Fig. 16 in more detail.
18 is a plan view showing the radial flow path formed in the fourth electrode assembly shown in Fig. 16 in more detail.
19 is a schematic view showing a flow path of a liquid material flowing through the electrode module shown in Fig.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Prior to the description, terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings and should be construed in accordance with the technical concept of the present invention.

Throughout this specification, when a member is " on " another member, this includes not only when the member is in contact with another member, but also when there is another member between the two members. Throughout this specification, when an element is referred to as " including " an element, it is understood that it may include other elements as well, without departing from the other elements unless specifically stated otherwise.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic view illustrating a process of generating hypochlorous acid using the reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention And FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the construction and operation of the air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to these drawings, the air purifier 200 according to the present embodiment is an apparatus for sterilizing and disinfecting filtered air after sucking in air to remove foreign matter in the air, An air flow device 210, an electrolyte storage container 220, and a humidifying device 230.

3 and 4, the reforming apparatus 100 mounted on the air cleaner 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to include a pump 222 and a valve (not shown) The chemical properties of the liquid material can be altered by applying a current to the liquid material upon receipt of the material.

At this time, the compressor 223 can supply air, carbon dioxide, or nitrogen to the reforming apparatus 100 through the valve.

Further, the detection sensor 260 can detect the concentration of the liquid material, for example, the hypochlorous acid concentration, which is reformed by the reforming apparatus 100, and transmit the detected concentration to the control unit 250.

The control unit 250 can control the operation of the valve and the operation of each configuration based on the data acquired through the detection sensor 260. [

Referring to FIG. 4, the air purifier 200 according to the present embodiment filters the air introduced by the airflow device 210, filters the air again using the plasma generator 240, 230 may contain an aerosol that has been reformulated and may be injected into the air.

FIG. 5 is a graph showing a control operation of the controller according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a table showing the food poisoning index according to temperature and humidity.

As shown in FIG. 5, the air purifier 200 according to the present embodiment can basically filter air using a filter and a plasma generator 240 when the air purifier is in the air clean operating mode. At this time, the reforming apparatus 100 may be operated at regular intervals to atomize the reformed liquid material into the air using the humidifier 230. In this case, hypochlorous acid is contained in a certain concentration in the liquid material reformed by the reforming apparatus 100. Hypochlorous acid can be sprayed into the air to sterilize and disinfect the air.

In some cases, the reforming apparatus 100 may be operated according to the state of the air detected through the detection sensor to spray the liquid material containing hypochlorous acid in the air to sterilize and disinfect the air.

3, the detection sensor 260 according to the present embodiment includes a temperature detection sensor 261, a humidity detection sensor 262, an odor detection sensor 263, a dust concentration detection sensor 264, , And a hypochlorous acid concentration detection sensor (265).

In addition, the infection preventive operation mode can be operated based on the data detected from various sensors included in the detection sensor 260 and the expression table of the middle easiness index shown in FIG.

According to the report of the Korean Medical Association, the propagation rate of food poisoning bacteria has been reported to increase rapidly from 2 hours after the disinfection point of air disinfection, it is preferable that the above-mentioned predetermined time is set to about 2 hours .

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the food poisoning index varies depending on the temperature and humidity.

The stage marked with yellow is a stage in which food poisoning bacteria can occur within 6 to 11 hours of a neglected food, and is a stage requiring food poisoning. The warning phase indicated in orange is a stage where the leftover food can be decayed within 4 to 6 hours, requiring careful handling of the cooking facilities and food poisoning. The dangerous phase, marked in red, is a stage in which a neglected food can be decayed within 3 to 4 hours, and extremely careful attention to food handling and food poisoning are extremely demanding steps.

Referring to the table shown in FIG. 6, operating conditions of the air cleaner can be set according to the intention of the operator. Temperature and humidity data are detected through a detection sensor capable of detecting temperature and humidity, ).

According to the present invention including such a configuration, by providing the reforming apparatus 100 of a specific structure, the meat flow device 210, the electrolyte storage container 220 and the humidifying device 230, the air filtering function, It is possible to provide an air purifier capable of simultaneously performing an air disinfection function.

Hereinafter, each configuration of the air cleaner 100 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating an air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the air purifier shown in FIG. 7, Is a perspective view showing a state in which the air cleaner shown in Fig. 8 is further subdivided.

Referring to these figures, the air cleaner 100 according to the present embodiment includes an air flow device 210, an electrolyte storage container (not shown) 220, a humidifying device 230, and an reforming device 100 are mounted.

Specifically, the air flow device 210 is a device for sucking air from outside and discharging it to one side, and may include a blow fan 211 having a structure for sucking air from one side of the air purifier . At this time, it is preferable that a filter 212 for filtering the air drawn into the blowing fan 211 is attached to one side or both sides of the blowing fan 211. A filter 213 is further attached to one side of the air cleaner at one side of the housing 202 or the rear cover 203 at a position corresponding to the filter 212 mounted on the blow fan 211, Air can be further subdivided and filtered.

Meanwhile, the electrolyte storage container 220 may have a structure in which a storage space for storing a liquid material that can be energized therein is formed. In this case, the liquid material stored in the inner storage space is not particularly limited as long as it is electrically conductive and can be sterilized and disinfected with air after being reformed, for example, saline. When the liquid material stored in the electrolyte storage container 220 is used as a saline solution, a liquid material containing hypochlorous acid can be generated by the reformer 100, and a sterilizing and disinfecting effect against air can be achieved have.

9, on one side of the electrolyte storage container 220, a level measuring member 221, which is capable of measuring the amount of the liquid material stored in the storage space of the electrolyte storage container 220, Can be mounted. In this case, a level measuring window 221-1 is provided on the housing 202 or the rear cover 203 at a position corresponding to the level measuring member 221 to easily measure the amount of the liquid material stored in the electrolyte storage container 220 can do.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing only the humidifier in the air purifier shown in FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a state in which the humidifier shown in FIG. 10 is cut along the plane A-A ' .

Referring to these drawings, the humidifying device 230 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform humidification of air discharged using ultrasonic vibration by receiving a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 or the reforming device 100 .

At this time, the reformer 100 supplies the liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220, changes the chemical properties of the liquid material by applying an electric current to the liquid material, and then the reformed liquid material is supplied to the humidifier 230 .

10 and 11, the humidifying device 230 according to the present embodiment includes a main body portion 231, an ultrasonic vibrator 232, a jetting fan 233, and a jetting nozzle 234 of a specific structure May be included.

Specifically, the body portion 231 may be structured to receive the liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 or the reformer device 100 and to store the liquid material in the internal storage space.

The ultrasonic vibrator 232 is mounted on the lower surface of the main body 231 and can generate droplets in an aerosol state by applying ultrasonic vibration to the liquid material stored in the main body 231.

The jetting fan 233 is mounted on the upper portion of the body portion 231 and can discharge water droplets in an aerosol state to the outside through the jetting nozzle 234.

At this time, a water level detection sensor 235 for detecting the level of the liquid material stored in the internal storage space of the body portion 231 may be mounted in the body portion 231.

The spray direction of the spray nozzle 234 of the humidifier 230 according to the present embodiment is preferably set in a direction corresponding to the filtered air sprayed through the plasma generator 240. 7 and 9, the jetting direction of the jetting nozzle 234 can be set in a direction that makes a predetermined angle with the jetting direction of the filtered air.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating only the pressurizing pump, the solenoid pump, and the reforming apparatus shown in FIG. 9, and FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the reforming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 to 16 are perspective views showing a state in which the reforming apparatus shown in Fig. 13 is disassembled.

Referring to these drawings, the housing 110 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which a liquid material inlet 113 and a liquid material outlet 114 are formed on both sides, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, And a storage space for storing the electrode module 120 is formed.

In this case, it is preferable that the housing space of the housing 110 corresponds to the external shape of the electrode module 120, and a radial flow path 141 is formed on the inner surface of the housing 110 facing the electrode module 120 .

In this case, the housing space of the housing 110 is preferably a cylindrical structure corresponding to the outer peripheral surface of the electrode module 120.

13 and 14, at one side of the housing 110, a power supply terminal 150 for supplying power to the electrode module 120 mounted in the storage space, and a terminal electrically coupled to the power supply terminal 150. [ The holder 153 can be protruded by a predetermined length. The terminal holder 153 is electrically connected to the power supply terminal 150 composed of the anode terminal 151 and the cathode terminal 152 independently of each other, .

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the electrode module 120 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which two or more electrode assemblies 130 are laminated, .

The electrode module 120 having such a structure can be mounted in the housing space of the housing 110. At this time, the electrode module 120 is formed in a radial flow path along the lamination surface so that the liquid material supplied through the liquid material inlet 113 can flow to the liquid material discharge port 114 through the surface of the electrode assembly 130 (140). ≪ / RTI >

In another embodiment, when the electrode assembly 130 having a polygonal structure is formed in a plan view, it is preferable that the housing space of the housing 110 is also formed in a corresponding structure.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating a first electrode assembly and a second electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating a third electrode assembly and a fourth electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig.

FIG. 17 is a front view illustrating a first electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 18 is a front view illustrating a second electrode assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a flow of a liquid material flowing along a flow path formed in an electrode module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14, the electrode module 120 according to the present embodiment includes an electrode assembly 130 having a circular plate shape having an outer diameter corresponding to the housing space of the housing 110, Another electrode assembly 130 having a disk-shaped outer diameter having a size as small as the length may be a stacked structure of two or more electrodes.

At this time, it is preferable that an outflow channel 142 through which the liquid material can be injected or discharged between the electrode assemblies 130 is formed in the stepped portion formed by stacking the electrode assemblies 130 having different outer diameters.

15 and 16, the electrode module 120 according to the present embodiment includes a first electrode assembly 131, a second electrode assembly 132, a third electrode assembly 133, And a fourth electrode assembly (134).

Specifically, the first electrode assembly 131 is disposed at the outermost surface opposite to the liquid material inlet 113, and the electrode plate 161 is mounted on the surface of the first electrode assembly 131 facing the liquid material supplied from the liquid material inlet 113 And the flow path 140 is formed on the other side in the center direction.

The first electrode assembly 131 may have a structure in which an electrode plate 161 is mounted on one side of a disk-shaped electrode mounting body 135-1 having a radial spoke structure as viewed from the side.

A through hole D1 may be formed at the center of the electrode mounting body 135-1. The through hole D2 may be formed in the center of the electrode plate 162 mounted on the second electrode assembly 132. In this case, Is formed to be larger than the inner diameter of the through hole (D1) formed in the mounting body (135-1) by a predetermined size. The liquid material can flow through the through holes (D1, D2) having such a structure.

The outflow channel 142-2 formed in the second electrode mounting body 135-2 is located at a position corresponding to the through hole 137 formed in the electrode mounting body 135-1 of the first electrode assembly 131 .

In some cases, as shown in Fig. 15, a mesh member 161-1 made of a conductive material can be attached to one side of the electrode plate 161 to more effectively supply current to the liquid material flowing into the electrode plate.

The second electrode assembly 132 is stacked adjacent to the first electrode assembly 131. The electrode plate 162 is mounted on a surface facing the first electrode assembly 131, And a flow path 143 passing through the other side surface at the center may be formed.

The third electrode assembly 133 is stacked adjacent to the second electrode assembly 132, and the electrode plate 163 is mounted on the surface facing the second electrode assembly 132, and the radial flow path 140 And an electrode plate 164 is mounted on the other side.

The fourth electrode assembly 134 is stacked adjacent to the third electrode assembly 133 and has a radial flow path 140 formed on a surface facing the third electrode assembly 133, 165 may be mounted.

It is preferable that an outflow channel 142 through which the liquid material can be injected or discharged between the electrode assemblies 130 is formed in the stepped portion formed by stacking the electrode assemblies 130 having different outer diameters.

As shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the electrode module 120 according to this embodiment including such a structure can guide the flow direction of the liquid material in various directions.

17 to 19, the liquid material flowing along the radial flow path 140 formed in the electrode module 120 flows in a direction converging or diffusing toward the center of the electrode assembly 130 By repeating, an electric current can be effectively supplied to the liquid material to cause an effective electrolytic action.

At this time, the electrode plates 161, 162, 163, and 164 are disposed at specific positions in the electrode assemblies 131, 132, 133, and 134 to efficiently supply current to the liquid material flowing in various directions, And when water containing sodium chloride is supplied as a liquid material, it is possible to effectively generate hypochlorous acid water and to provide an electrical reforming apparatus capable of effectively performing the role of reforming the liquid material.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the electrode assembly 131, the second electrode assembly 132, the third electrode assembly 133, and the electrode assembly 134, which are mounted on the fourth electrode assembly 134, It is preferable that the electrode plates 161-162, 162-163, 163-164, and 164-165 disposed adjacent to each other in the electrodes 161, 162, 163, and 164 have different polarities.

14, the outer circumferential surfaces of the second electrode assembly 132 and the fourth electrode assembly 134 are formed to have outer diameters corresponding to the receiving space of the housing 110. [ At the same time, the outer circumferential surfaces of the first electrode assembly 131 and the third electrode assembly 133 are formed to have an outer diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the second electrode assembly 132 or the fourth electrode assembly 134 by a predetermined length desirable.

The third electrode assembly 133 and the fourth electrode assembly 134 may be mounted such that power supply terminals 150 having different polarities protrude from one side of the housing 110 by a predetermined length. The first electrode assembly 131 may receive power from the power supply terminal 151 mounted on the fourth electrode assembly 134 and the second electrode assembly 132 may be connected to the third electrode assembly 133 And can receive power from the mounted power supply terminal 152.

At this time, the nut 154 may be coupled to the power supply terminals 151 and 152 to integrally couple the electrode module 120.

Hereinafter, the structure of each of the electrode assemblies 131, 132, 133, and 134 will be described in more detail.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, each of the electrode assemblies 130 (131, 132, 133, and 134) has an electrode mounting body 135 (135-1, 135-2, 135-3, 135 -4 and an electrode plate 160 (161: 161-1, 162, 163, 164).

More specifically, the electrode mounting bodies 135 (135-1, 135-2, 135-3, and 135-4) have a disk-like structure having an outer diameter of a predetermined size, It is preferable that the mounting groove 136 is formed. At this time, the electrode plates 160 (161: 161-1, 162, 163, 164) can be stably mounted on the electrode plate mounting grooves 136.

12 to 14, the radial flow path 140 formed in the electrode mounting body 135 penetrates one side and the other side of the electrode mounting body 135 on which the electrode plate 160 is mounted It is preferable to have a through structure. In this case, the electric current can be effectively supplied to the liquid material flowing along the radial flow path 140, and the efficiency of production of the electrolytically reacted material (for example, hypochlorous acid water, OH-, hydrogen water, Can be remarkably improved.

At this time, the radial flow path 140 according to the present embodiment may be a structure including a radial structure and a bent structure at the same time, as shown in Figs. In this case, a large amount of eddy current can be formed in the flow of the liquid material, and the current can be efficiently supplied to the liquid material, thereby maximizing the electrolysis action.

As described above, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by including the air flow device, the electrolytic solution storage container, the humidifying device and the reforming device having a specific structure, the air filtering function, the humidification function, It is possible to provide an air cleaner that can be used.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, a filter for initially filtering the air sucked into the one side of the air cleaner is mounted, and a filter is further installed in the air flow device to effectively filter the air flowing into the air cleaner .

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, the amount of the liquid material stored in the electrolyte storage container can be easily confirmed by mounting the level measuring member on one side of the electrolyte storage container, so that maintenance of the air cleaner can be performed more effectively have.

Further, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing the humidifying device including the body portion of a specific structure, the ultrasonic vibrator, the spray fan, and the water level detecting sensor, the liquid substance is supplied from the electrolyte storage container or the reforming device, It is possible to stably spray the droplets through the injection nozzle.

Further, according to the air purifier of the present invention, by providing the reforming device including the housing and the electrode module having the specific structure, the hypochlorous acid water can be effectively generated by supplying current to the energizable liquid material, It is possible to provide an air purifier capable of effectively inducing nitrification and appropriately performing sterilizing disinfection of contaminated air at a desired time.

In addition, according to the air purifier of the present invention, a temperature detecting sensor, a humidity detecting sensor, an odor detecting sensor, a concentration detecting sensor and a hypochlorous acid concentration detecting sensor that perform a specific role are provided, It is possible to provide an air cleaner capable of performing an air filtration function, a humidification function, and an air disinfection / disinfection function according to the state of the indoor air by controlling the operation of the air flow device, the humidifying device and the reforming device.

In the foregoing detailed description of the present invention, only specific embodiments thereof have been described. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not to be limited to the specific forms thereof, which are to be considered as being limited to the specific embodiments, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. .

That is, the present invention is not limited to the above-described specific embodiment and description, and various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. And such variations are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

200: air purifier
201: front cover
202: housing
203: Rear cover
210: air flow device
211: Blow fan
212: Filter
213: Filter
220: Electrolyte storage container
221: Water level measurement member
221-1: Level measurement window
222: pump
223: Compressor
230: Humidifier
231:
232: Ultrasonic vibrator
233: Spray fan
234: injection nozzle
235: Water level detection sensor
240: Plasma generator
250:
260: detection sensors 261, 262, 263, 264, 265,
261: Temperature detection sensor
262: Humidity detection sensor
263: Odor detection sensor
264: Dust concentration detection sensor
265: hypochlorous acid concentration detection sensor
100: Electrical reformer
110: Housing
111: first housing
112: second housing
113: Liquid material inlet
114: liquid material discharge port
120: electrode module
130: electrode assemblies (131, 132, 133, 134)
131: first electrode assembly
132: second electrode assembly
133: Third electrode assembly
134: fourth electrode assembly
135: Electrode mounting bodies 135-1, 2, 3, 4,
135-1: Electrode mounting body (configuration of first electrode assembly)
135-2: Electrode mounting body (configuration of second electrode assembly)
135-3: Electrode mounting body (configuration of third electrode assembly)
135-4: Electrode mounting body (configuration of fourth electrode assembly)
136: electrode plate mounting groove
137: Through hole
138: terminal inlet
140: Radial flow path (formed on the electrode assembly laminating surface)
141: Radial flow path (formed on the inner surface of the housing)
142: Entry / exit channel
143: flow path (formed through the center of the second electrode assembly)
144: flow path (formed through the center of the third electrode assembly)
145: flow path (formed through the center of the fourth electrode assembly)
150: Power supply terminal
151: anode terminal
152: cathode terminal
153: Terminal holder
160: Electrode Plates 161, 161-1, 162, 163, and 164)
161: Electrode Plate (Configuration of First Electrode Assembly)
161-1: mesh member (configuration of first electrode assembly)
162: Electrode Plate (Configuration of Second Electrode Assembly)
163: Electrode Plate (Configuration of Third Electrode Assembly)
164: electrode plate (configuration of third electrode assembly)
165: Electrode Plate (Configuration of Fourth Electrode Assembly)
170: sealing member

Claims (16)

An air cleaner (200) for sucking air to remove foreign matter from the air and discharging the filtered air,
An air flow device 210 mounted inside the air cleaner and sucking air from the outside and discharging the air to one side;
An electrolyte storage container 220 mounted in the air cleaner and having a storage space for storing a liquid material that can be energized therein;
A humidifier 230 mounted in the air cleaner and provided with a liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 or the reforming device 100 to perform humidification on the air discharged using ultrasonic vibration;
A liquid material is supplied from the electrolyte storage container 220 to the liquid material to change the chemical properties of the liquid material and then supplied to the humidifying device 230 Reforming apparatus (100);
And an air purifier.
The method according to claim 1,
The air flow device (210)
A blow fan 211 configured to suck air from one side of the air cleaner; And
A filter 212 mounted on one side or both sides of the blow fan 211 to filter air drawn into the blow fan 211;
And an air purifier.
3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein a filter (213) is further installed on one side of the air cleaner at a position corresponding to the filter (212) mounted on the blowing fan (211).
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the liquid substance stored in the electrolyte storage container (220) is tap water or saline solution.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a water level measuring member (221) is mounted on one side of the electrolyte storage container (220) to measure a storage amount of the liquid material stored in the electrolyte storage container (220).
The method according to claim 1,
The humidification device 230 may include a humidifying /
A main body portion 231 for receiving the liquid material from the electrolyte storage container 220 or the reforming device 100 and storing the liquid material in the internal storage space;
An ultrasonic vibrator 232 mounted on a lower surface of the main body 231 and generating droplets in an aerosol state by applying ultrasonic vibration to the liquid material stored in the main body 231; And
A spray fan 233 mounted on the upper portion of the main body 231 and discharging water droplets in an aerosol state through the spray nozzle 234;
And an air purifier.
The method according to claim 6,
The humidification device 230 may include a humidifying /
Further comprising a water level detection sensor (235) mounted inside the body part (231) for detecting the level of the liquid material stored in the internal space of the body part (231).
The method according to claim 1,
The reforming apparatus (100)
A housing 110 in which a liquid material inlet 113 and a liquid material outlet 114 are formed on both sides and a storage space for storing the electrode module 120 therein is formed; And
The liquid material supplied through the liquid material inlet 113 passes through the surface of the electrode assembly 130 and flows into the liquid material discharge port 114 An electrode module 120 in which a radial flow path 140 is formed along the lamination surface;
Wherein the air cleaner comprises:
9. The method of claim 8,
The electrode module (120)
An electrode plate 161 is mounted on a surface facing the liquid material supplied from the liquid material inlet 113 and the other side of the flow path 140 A first electrode assembly 131 having a first electrode assembly 131 formed thereon;
An electrode plate 162 is mounted on a surface of the first electrode assembly 131 facing the first electrode assembly 131 and a flow path 140 is formed on the other surface of the electrode assembly 131 in the center direction , A second electrode assembly (132) having a flow path (143) penetrating to the other side in the center thereof;
The electrode plate 163 is mounted on the surface opposite to the second electrode assembly 132 and the radial flow path 140 is formed from the center of the electrode plate 132, A third electrode assembly 133 on which the electrode plate 164 is mounted; And
A radial flow path 140 is formed on the surface facing the third electrode assembly 133 and the electrode plate 165 is mounted on the other side of the fourth electrode assembly 133. [ Assembly 134;
Wherein the air cleaner comprises:
10. The method of claim 9,
The electrode plates 161, 162, 163, and 164, which are attached to the first electrode assembly 131, the second electrode assembly 132, the third electrode assembly 133, and the fourth electrode assembly 134, Wherein the electrode plates (161-162, 162-163, 163-164, and 164-165) arranged in the first direction are of different polarities.
10. The method of claim 9,
The outer circumferential surfaces of the second electrode assembly 132 and the fourth electrode assembly 134 are formed to have outer diameters corresponding to the receiving space of the housing 110,
The outer circumferential surfaces of the first electrode assembly 131 and the third electrode assembly 133 are formed to have an outer diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the second electrode assembly 132 or the fourth electrode assembly 134 by a predetermined length Air cleaner.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein an outflow channel (142) through which a liquid material can be injected or discharged from the electrode assembly (130) is formed in a stepped portion formed by stacking the electrode assemblies (130) having different outer diameters. .
The method according to claim 1,
The air purifier (200)
A plasma generator 240 mounted at a position where the filtered air is discharged, generating a plasma in the discharged air to perform air filtration again;
Further comprising an air purifier.
The method according to claim 1,
The air purifier (200)
A control unit 250 mounted on one side of the air cleaner 200 and controlling the operation of the air flow device 210, the humidifying device 230 and the reforming device 100 based on input values inputted from an operator;
Further comprising an air purifier.
15. The method of claim 14,
The air purifier (200)
A temperature detection sensor (261) mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting the temperature of the air;
A humidity detection sensor (262) mounted on one side of the air cleaner and detecting the humidity of air;
An odor concentration detecting sensor (263) mounted on one side of the air purifier and detecting an odor concentration contained in the air; And
A concentration detecting sensor 264 mounted on one side of the air cleaner for detecting the concentration of dust particles contained in the air; And
A hypochlorous acid concentration detection sensor (265) installed adjacent to the humidifying device (230) for detecting the hypochlorous acid concentration of the liquid material supplied to the humidifier (230);
Further comprising:
The control unit 250 controls the air flow device 210, the humidification device 230, and the reforming device 100 based on the data acquired through the detection sensors 260 (261, 262, 263, 264, and 265) And the operation of the air purifier is controlled.
16. The method of claim 15,
The control unit 250 generates the hypochlorous acid number by operating the reforming apparatus 100 based on the data obtained through the detection sensors 260 (261, 262, 263, 264, and 265) Wherein the air cleaner comprises:

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